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Favourite Sayings - Fight for a bone
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Favourite Sayings - Fight for a bone
Black and white lantern slide of painted image of two dogs fighting while a third runs away with a bone in the background.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. Two dogs fight for a bone, and a third runs away with it. Lantern slide creations of C. H. Spurgeons (a British Particular Baptist preacher, 1834-1892) illustrated John Ploughmans Pictures. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14176443
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
1834 1892 Away Baptist Bone Creations Favourite Fight Particular Phrases Pictures Preacher Proverb Proverbs Quote Quotes Runs Sayings Slides
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This black and white lantern slide depicts a favourite saying of the 19th century - "Two dogs fight for a bone, and a third runs away with it." The painted image showcases two determined dogs locked in a fierce battle over a bone, their teeth bared and muscles tensed. In the background, a third dog seizes the opportunity to make off with the coveted prize, leaving the combatants momentarily distracted. This intriguing scene is a part of the "Box 197 Sayings" collection from the Boswell Collection, created by C.H. Spurgeon (1834-1892), a renowned British Particular Baptist preacher. Spurgeon's "John Ploughman's Pictures" were a series of illustrations intended to bring popular sayings and proverbs to life, making them more relatable and memorable for his audiences. The 1890s lantern slide creation captures the essence of the proverb, illustrating the concept of competition and the importance of being aware of one's surroundings. This historical artifact provides a glimpse into the rich tradition of storytelling and the enduring appeal of proverbs and sayings.
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